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WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

Tune a Roanoke Valley radio to 96.9 FM and supple jazz melodies play. Soon that music will be joined by community programming catering to Roanoke’s 24017 zip code, encompassing...

Blue Ridge TWENTY28 Dominates Gateway Cup With Omnium and Stage Wins

As the country paused to celebrate the grit and ingenuity of American workers, our crew...

Roanoke County Schools Host Fall Meetings on Digital Safety and Student Mental Health

Roanoke County Public Schools is encouraging parents to attend four important community meetings this fall...

Hokies open the season Sunday against No. 13 South Carolina

Game details Virginia Tech opens its season Sunday afternoon against No. 13 South Carolina in the...

Youngkin Highlights Higher Test Scores Across Virginia Schools

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera yesterday joined State Superintendent of...

Food Truck Thursday Is Back at Walrond Park Thursday, September 4

Roanoke County welcomes back Food Truck Thursday to Walrond Park on Thursday, September 4 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. In addition to mouthwatering food,...

Blue Ridge Twenty28: Stars & Stripes Stacked at U.S National Track Championships

As I head back to Roanoke, Virginia, I’m reflecting on an incredible couple of weeks back on the track. Not many know this, but...

A VA Tech Expert on Protecting Pets From Blue-Green Algae

As people and their pets seek relief from the heat in lakes and ponds, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert warns of a hidden danger...

Farm Credit Hosts Virtual Farm Education Series

The Farm Credit Knowledge Center will be hosting a virtual educational series called Grow Your Knowledge to Grow Your Farm, starting September 9, 2025....

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to Host Second Annual Safe Community Fair

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the return of the Safe Community Fair, a family-friendly event dedicated to promoting safety, connection,...

Blue Hills Golf Course Hosts $250,000 Hole-in-One Challenge

United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge (UWVBR) and the Western Virginia Water Authority (Authoirty) collaborated with Altec Industries to present an exciting fundraising opportunity...